Notices Of Meetings.

were proposed as candidates for initiation . The ballot was in then favour , and they were dnly initiated into the Order by the W . M ., whose working was worthy of the prestige this old Lodgo has secured A candidate was proposed for initiation at the next meeting , and the resi gnation of Bro . S . B . Alexander , Steward , was tendered and accepted . Bro . L . M . Myers P . M . said they had experienced a los .-. by

the death of Bro . E . Moss , one of the oldest members of the Lodge . He proposed that a letter of condolence b « sent to fcho widow and family . This was carried nnanimonsly . Bro . Lewis Lazarus P . M . announced that it was his intention fco serve as a Steward at the next Anniversary Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls ; and Bro . H . M . Levy proposed , ancl Bro . H . Botibol seconded , that tho

sum of ten guineas be placed on his list . Bro . L . Alexander P . M ., in supporting the motion , said the Lodge had not done so much for fche Charities as fche members could have wished , bnt he hoped they would do more in the fntnre . Lodge was then closed , and tho brethren sat down to a very excellent supper , provided by Messrs . Spiers and Pond ( Limited ) , and superintended by Bro . Dawkius .

The W . M . proposed the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts . Bro . E . P . Albert P . G . P . eloquently responded for the Grand Officers . In speak , ing to the toast of the Benevolent Fund the VV . M , informed the brethren that the two initiates had given the sum of 21 s each . He •would conple with the toast the name of Bro . L . Alexander Past President ; who , in responding , stated that the sum now at the

disposal of the Lodge was nearly £ 1 , 000 . The VV . M . gavo the toast of the newly initiated brethren , and this having been responded to , Bro . L . M . Myers I . P . M . rose to propose the health of the VV . M . ; he was snre that when work was to be done they could see tho W . M . was able to do it . He urged all to co-operate , ancl he felt assured this would be a snccessfnl year for the Lodge . The VV . M ., iu reply ,

returned his sincere thanks for the manner the toast had been re . ceived . To be the W . M . of the Lodge had been the aim of his life . He hoped thafc while under his direction the Lodge would retain its ancient prestige , aud in every respect be second to none . Bro . VV . G . Jennings acknowledged the honour conferred npon him by having his name associated with the toast of the Visitors . He hoped to keep

np his long acquaintanceship with fche members , and be present ; afc many of their festive gatherings . Bros . L . M . Myers I . P . M . respond , ing in a very eloquent speech for the Past Masters , and then the toasts of the Wardens and Junior Officers were given , and acknowledged . Broa . Siemens , the W . M ., R . Baker , H . L . Phillips , Thomas , and Dodson contributed to the harmony .

Loughborough . Lodge of Instruction , No . 22 . — A meeting was held on Monday evening last , at the Cambria Tavern , Cambria-road , Longhborongh Junction . Bros . Westley VV . M ., Oormack S . W ., Sherring J . W ., Warren S . D ., Littler J . D ., Wood l . G .,

Brown Tyler . After preliminaries , Bro . Pardon worked the first section of the second lectnre . Lodge resumed fco first , when Bro . Brown answered tbe questions previous fco being passed . Lodge was again resumed , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , with Bro . Brown as candidate . The W . M . afterwards worked the second section of the first lecture , and Bro . Sherring the third .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —At the Jolly Farmers , Sonthgate . road , Islington , on 7 th instant . Bros . Dixie W . M ., Marks S . W ., Ashton J . W ., Woolf S . D ., Weeden J . D ., Gribbell I . G ., Pearcy Preceptor , Lorkin Treasurer , and Galer Secretary ; also Bros . Hatch , Richardson , Manger , Stoaghton , Lone , Hirst , and Carr . After preliminaries , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro .

Hatch candidate . Bro . Pearcy worked the first section , assisted by Bro , Ashton ; also the second , assisted by Bro . Woolf . Lodge was opened in the second decree , and Bro . Lorkin worked the second and third sections , assisted by Bros . Gribbell and Weeden . Lodge was closed in the second degree , and Bro . Marks was nnanimonsly elected W . M . for the ensuing week . A cordial vote of thanks was accorded to tho

W . M . for his efficient working . All Masonic business being ended , Locige was closed . Tho Percy is one of the oldest Lodges of Instruction in London , and for a nnirtber of years has beeu under the Pre . ceptorship of Bro . R . Pearcy P . M . 228 . Brethren seeking Masonic knowledge will be amply repaid by paying a visit here . Lodge meets at ei ght o ' clock every Saturday evening .

Polish National Lodge . No . 534 . —The Audit Committee of this Locige held their annual meeting at the Cafe Royal , Regentstreet , on Thursday , 5 th inst . After a thorough examination of the accounts there was found to bo a substantial balance in favour of the Lodge . Tbe following were present—Bros . Lancaster W . M ., Jackson I . P . M ., E . T . Smith VV . M . elect ; P . M . ' s Szulczowski , Jagielski , S . Nowakowski Treasurer , Diosy , Rath , Paas Secretary , Ebner : Bros . Cidverhouse and J . Nowakoivski .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —Held at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston , on Tuesday , 10 th inst . Bros . Wardell W . M ., Christian S . W ., Bunker J . W ., Glass S . D ., Smyth J . D ., Wafkinson I . G ., Wallirgton PM . Preceptor . F . Can-Secretary ; also Bros .-Allen , & c . Lodge was opened in due form , and minutes of previons meeting wero read and confirmed . Bio . Can * offered himself as candidate for passing , and was interrogated and

entrnsted . Lodge was opened in the second degree , and tho ceremony was rehearsed . Lodge was called off , and resumed its Masonic duties by Bro Allen working the first section of tho lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Christian worked the third and fourth sections of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Gushing was elected W . M . for * ne ensuing week . Lodge was then closed , and adjourned . The Annual Supper will take place on Friday , 20 th April .

Royal Alfred Lodge, No. 780.

ROYAL ALFRED LODGE , No . 780 .

THE brethren of this Lodgo hold an emergency meeting afc tho Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , on Friday , 6- * h inst ., at throe o ' clock p . m ., under tho presidency of Bro . Kud-dp h BVinekel W . Master . Amongst those present were Bros . Past . Masters Blasby noting as T . P . M ., VV . Gomm Treasurer , Hilton Secretary , Littlowood nsS . VV ., Walter Goss , C . F . May , Henry Potter ; VV . Beckett J . W ., B . GittbrdJ . D ., 0 . Maton I . G ., James Tailing M . C . Visitors—H .

Catmnell LG . 15 , E . if . Sugg P . M . 452 , W . Williams 857 , Thomas Winter 198 , Montague Flint 1612 , A- ; hnr Turner Secretary 1818 , J . L . Lyon Treasurer 188 , R . Andrews 35 , H . Tucker W . M . lf ! L 2 , Lewis Honig 1319 , VV . VV . Morgan S . W . 211 . After tho Lodge had beeu regularly opened , Bro . Henry Spencer James Flint , was raised fco fche sublime degree . Tho ballot was then taken for Mr . Edwin

Littlejnhns , who was proposed by Bro . May P . M . and seconded by Bro . Hilton P . M . The result was in favour of tho candidate , who was regularly initiated by tho W . M ., who proved himself a competent worker . After other business had been carried out , Lodge was closed . We may hero refer to a pleasing incident that lately took place in connection with this Lodge . Brother Costelow , tho Immediate Pasfc

Master of tho Royal Alfred , from a variety of causes , was unable , during his year of office , to pay that strict attention to his duties so necessary in a Lodge having so lni * g <> a list of members , lie had , however , a worth y and considerate holpinito in Brother B . E . Blasby , iiis predecessor , who was unceasing iu his t-ndo . u ' imrs fco advance tho

interests of the Lodge . The member .- ! seem fully to have realised and appreciated this , and it is onr duty to anuoiiitco that after resolution had beon dul y proposed , seconded , and cirrieil , an elegantly illuminated address was prepared and presented to Brother Blasby , bearing the following inscription : —

Presented to BROTHER B . E . BLASHY I . P . M . of the ROYAL ALFUED LODGE OT FREEMASONS , for the xccy able manner in which he carried out the duties of the Lodge in the absence of the VV . M .

( Signed ) L . FKANCKEL W . M . W . ( loss P . M . S . W . VV . BECKKTr J VV . VV . GOJTJT P . M . Treasurer . VV . HILTON P . M . Secretary . We sincerely congratulate Brother Blasb y ou his being tho recipient

of such a testimonial , and we also bear testimony to the z- * .-. il he has so prominently displayed . May hia associations with the members of 780 ever bo as pleasant as now they are . Tho usual banquet was served in tho Dining Hall of tho Star ancl Garter , and was ably superintended by Brother John Brill . Brother James Tarling , as usual , spared no effort in carrying out his duties as Steward . Tho toasts customary on these occasions were given .

St. Leonard Lodge, No. 1766.

ST . LEONARD LODGE , No . 1766 .

THE meeting prior to fche vacation was held afc the Town Hall , Shoreditch , on Wednesday , 4 th insfc , when the proceedings were of a very interesting character . Bro . J . A . Jones W . M . presided , there being also present Bros . L . Stean P . M ., G . T . Barr P . M ., C . F . Barb am P . M ., E . Benjamin I . P . M ., A . A . Clement S . W ., J . Funston J . W ., D . King Treasurer , J . Cox Secretary , E . Walker S . D ., F . Matthews J . D ., 11 . Drysdale I . G ., E . J . Thrower M . C , G . C . Ton tin *

Organist , L . Harrison and E . T . Clark Stewards ; also Bros . C . Short , H . Wavnforth , W . Strickland , J . Tidball , J . James , G . Lockyer , T . Douglass , R . Boyce P . M . 813 , Dr . VV . Holt , E . J . Rose , E . A . Beckett , VV . H . Brand , ami E . T . Henman jnn . Visitors—Bros . J . Woodham 101 , R . W . Byott 861 , J . Little 1607 , H . Morell 1839 and G . H . Stephens J . W . 1 U 23 . Locige was opened in ancient form ; the

business included the raising of Bros . G . Colls , L . Fraser , T . Weatherly , and the passing of J . W . Griffiths . The VV . M ., in ' graceful terms , presented a handsomel y illuminated vellum , in massive gilt frame , to Bro . Charles Stevens , for his services as Treasurer since the consecration of the Lodge in 1873 up to December last . Bro . Stevens feelingly acknowledged the kindness of the Lodge , and

although only slowly recovering from severe indisposition , expressed his pleasure at being present on the occasion . Lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to refreshment , and in the after proceedings tho speeches were more than ordinaril y interesting . In giving tho toast of the VV . M ., Bro . Benjamin referred to fche excellent working and prosperity of the Lodge under Bro . Jones ' s Mastershipa compliment which was duly acknowledged , and the Pasfc Masters

in ' their turn expressed their great interest in the Lodge ' s welfare , ancl readiness at all times to place their knowledge and experience at fche service of fche VV . M . and his Officers . Bro . Barr intimated a desire to go up as Steward for tho Girls' School , and asked the support of the brethren . The toasts of the Visitors and Officers were warml y honoured and appropriately responded to . Bros . Douglass , Strickland , Barham , Harrison , Little , and others , contributed some excel , lent harmony , accompanied by the Organist .

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